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Thermo-optic information writing process and information support for implementing this process

US4405994A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1981
Grant dateSep 20, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2007/24314
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Thermo-optic writing on an information support in which an organic sublayer covered by a metal layer is deposited on a substrate. A plastic deformation due to the thrust exerted by the localized swelling of the sub-layer is created in the metal layer to produce a relief impression without piercing of the metal layer.

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